What is the PCE-CT Thicketer 5000H and why choose it
The PCE-CT Thicketer 5000H from PCE INSTRUMENTS is a handheld coating thickness meter designed for fast and non-destructive measurement of coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates. Thanks to its automatic substrate recognition and immediate readiness after power-on, it allows quick quality checks directly on the production line, in incoming goods inspection or in final quality control. The instrument combines magnetic induction (for ferromagnetic metals) and eddy current (for non-ferromagnetic metals) technologies to deliver precise and reliable thickness readings.
With a wide measuring range up to 5000 µm on steel and 3000 µm on non-ferrous metals, high accuracy and integrated limit value alarms, the PCE-CT Thicketer 5000H supports users in quickly identifying coatings that are too thin or too thick. Its V-groove probe head and one-hand operation make measurements stable and comfortable, even on curved or small components.
Main features
- Immediate measurement: Instrument is ready to measure directly after switching on, without complex setup.
- Non-destructive measurement: Coating thickness can be checked without damaging the surface, so tested parts remain usable.
- Automatic substrate detection: The gauge automatically recognizes ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metal bases and selects the correct measurement principle.
- Wide measuring ranges: Up to 5000 µm on Fe substrates and 3000 µm on NFe substrates.
- High accuracy: Typical accuracy of ± (2 % + 1 µm) on both Fe and NFe.
- V-groove in the probe head: Supports stable positioning on cylindrical or curved parts.
- One-hand operation: Compact, lightweight housing with four-key keypad and clear display for ergonomic use.
- Selectable units: Measurement display switchable between µm, mm and mils.
- Configurable limit alarms: Adjustable upper and lower limits with alarm symbol when values are exceeded.
- Multi-point and zero calibration: Calibration with 1 to 4 points and zero calibration for higher accuracy.
- Statistics functions: Automatic calculation of number of measurements, mean value, minimum, maximum and standard deviation.
- Data memory: Direct measurement mode plus 4 data groups with automatic storage of up to 2000 readings.
- USB data transfer: Interface for transferring stored measurement values to a computer.
- Multilingual menu: Menu languages: German, English, Russian and Chinese.
- Portable and robust: Compact ABS housing, low weight and supplied transport case for mobile use.
Technical specifications
Measurement
- Probe types: Fe, NFe
- Measuring range (Fe): 0 ... 5000 µm
- Measuring range (NFe): 0 ... 3000 µm
- Measurement principles:
- Fe: Magnetic induction
- NFe: Eddy current
- Accuracy (Fe): ± (2 % + 1 µm)
- Accuracy (NFe): ± (2 % + 1 µm)
- Resolution (Fe and NFe):
- 0 ... 99.9 µm: 0.1 µm
- 100 ... 999 µm: 1 µm
- > 1000 µm: 0.01 mm
- Calibration: 1 to 4-point calibration and zero-point calibration
- Measurement rate: Max. 2 measurements per second
- Measurement units: µm, mm, mils
Memory and data functions
- Direct measurement: Measurements without data storage
- Memory groups: 4 data groups
- Memory capacity: Automatic data recording of up to 2000 values
- Statistics: Number of measurements, mean value, minimum, maximum, standard deviation
- Alarm: Adjustable limit values with alarm symbol on the display when limits are exceeded
- Interface: USB data transfer
Geometry requirements
- Minimum convex radius: 5 mm
- Minimum concave radius: 25 mm
- Minimum measuring area: Diameter 20 mm
- Minimum base material thickness (Fe): 0.02 mm
- Minimum base material thickness (NFe): 0.05 mm
Power supply and environmental conditions
- Power supply: 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
- Operating temperature: 0 ... +50 °C
- Operating humidity: 20 ... 90 % RH
- Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C
General data
- Menu languages: German, English, Russian, Chinese
- Conformity: CE, RoHS, FCC
- Housing material: ABS
- Dimensions: 110 x 53 x 24 mm
- Weight: 92 g
Scope of delivery
- 1 x PCE-CT 5000H coating thickness gauge
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x Fe calibration plate
- 5 x calibration standards
- 1 x software
- 1 x battery
- 1 x transport case
- 1 x instruction manual
Accessories
- CAL-CT calibration certificate
Applications and use cases
- Incoming and outgoing goods inspection: Rapid verification that coating thickness on metallic parts is within specified limits before acceptance or shipment.
- Production monitoring: Continuous spot-checking of coating processes on ferrous and non-ferrous components to ensure consistent quality.
- Quality control in coating and painting workshops: Checking paint, lacquer or other non-conductive layers on metal bases without damaging the finish.
- Maintenance and service: Assessment of existing coatings on metallic structures and components to decide on rework or refurbishment.
- Laboratory and test environments: Use in technical laboratories where precise, documented coating thickness measurements and statistical evaluations are required.
FAQ
1. On which substrates can the PCE-CT Thicketer 5000H measure?
The instrument measures non-conductive coatings on ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metal substrates. It automatically detects the substrate type and applies magnetic induction or eddy current accordingly.
2. What is the maximum coating thickness that can be measured?
The maximum measuring range is 0 ... 5000 µm on ferrous substrates and 0 ... 3000 µm on non-ferrous substrates.
3. How accurate is the gauge?
The typical accuracy for both Fe and NFe substrates is ± (2 % + 1 µm).
4. Can I store measurement values in the device?
Yes. In addition to direct measurement mode, the gauge provides 4 data groups with automatic recording of up to 2000 measurements.
5. Does the instrument provide statistical evaluations?
Yes. It calculates the number of measurements, mean value, minimum, maximum and standard deviation for stored data.
6. How are limit values and alarms handled?
You can set upper and lower limits. When a measurement exceeds these limits, an alarm symbol is shown on the display.
7. Which units can be displayed?
Measurements can be displayed in micrometres (µm), millimetres (mm) and mils.
8. What is required regarding the geometry of the measured part?
The minimum convex radius is 5 mm, the minimum concave radius is 25 mm and the minimum measuring area is a diameter of 20 mm. The base material must be at least 0.02 mm thick for Fe and 0.05 mm for NFe.
9. How are data transferred to a computer?
Data can be transferred via the integrated USB interface using the supplied software.
10. What power supply does the device use?
The PCE-CT Thicketer 5000H is powered by two 1.5 V AAA batteries.
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